The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), based in Parma, Italy is looking for a (Temporary Agent, Grade AD6).Please send us your application by no later than 29 April 2025 at 23:59 (local time), following the instructions in the ANNEX.The purpose of this call is to establish a talent pool (reserve list) that may be used for the recruitment of staff when a position becomes available and will be valid until 31/12/2026. The validity of the talent pool may be extended.IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?Are you a dedicated DevOps Engineer with expertise able to integrate several tools into the CI/CD pipeline, ensure security and compliance throughout the development lifecycle, and precisely manage infrastructure as code? Are you able to work under tight schedules, balancing speed and reliability?The successful candidate will be well-positioned to contribute to the success of digital transformation initiatives.The jobholder will work in the Risk Assessment Services (ENABLE) or in the Management Services (EMPOWER) Departments, focusing on the development activities or on the maintenance and operations activities.Your key responsibilitiesConnect product development with operations and production to ensure successful product launches;Stay abreast of and adapt emerging technologies such as mobility, native cloud services, and AI/automation technologies relevant for the digitalization of the organization;Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes. Ensure that code changes are integrated and deployed reliably;Collaborate with Azure Architect to maintain and version control infrastructure configurations. Using tools like Terraform to automate the provisioning and management of infrastructure;Set up and manage monitoring and logging tools to track the performance and health of applications and infrastructure;Analyze logs and metrics to identify and resolve issues proactively;Manage and maintain configuration files and settings for applications and infrastructure. Ensure consistency and reliability across different environments;Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to build, deployment, and infrastructure;Implement and manage version control systems;Implement security best practices in the CI/CD pipeline and infrastructure. Automate repetitive tasks to improve efficiency and reduce the risk of human error;Develop and maintain scripts and tools to support automation efforts;Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure configurations, and operational procedures;Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities;Participate in the success of IT service operations or in development initiatives, maintaining high levels of end-user satisfaction within a context where IT operation is completely/partially outsourced.WHY EFSA?You will play an active role in an organisation that makes a difference to the lives of 445 million EU citizens. EFSA employs over 565 staff members, and its Scientific Committee and Panels engage highly qualified and independent scientific experts. Every position within EFSA plays an important part in creating an inspirational environment in which to work and develop.As an EFSA staff member, you will have the chance to make a difference to European food safety working in an international and dynamic environment. You will also be able to participate in several valuable networking opportunities across Europe.The successful candidate will be recruited as Temporary Agent Grade AD6 with the basic salary starting from € 6.681 monthly, subject to an annual review of remuneration provided for in Article 64 and Article 65(1) of the Staff Regulations.In addition to the basic salary, EFSA offers a range of benefits:Various allowances to which the successful jobholder may be entitled, such as a household allowance, expatriation allowance (16% of basic salary), dependent child allowance, and education allowance.Wide range of leaves (e.g. annual leave, parental leave, public holidays) and flexible working hours. Besides working in EFSA’s modern headquarters located in the heart of Parma, staff members are also offered the possibility to telework.A comprehensive welfare package including pension scheme, medical, accident and occupational disease insurance coverage, unemployment and invalidity allowance, and travel insurance.You must satisfy the following requirements on the closing date for submission of your application:I. Eligibility criteria1. General requirementsBe a national of a Member State of the European Union, Iceland or Norway;Enjoy full rights as a citizen;Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by laws concerning military service;Be physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post;Have a thorough knowledge of one of the EU official languages and a satisfactory knowledge of another EU language;Meet the character requirements for the duties involved;2. QualificationsA level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least three (3) years attested by a diploma in one of the following fields: engineering, information technology, mathematics, physics or similar.3. ExperienceIn addition to the above, at least three (3) years of relevant and proven professional experience gained after obtaining the diploma.In case you do not fulfil all the eligibility criteria, your application will not be taken into consideration.II. Selection criteriaThe following competencies will be assessed throughout the different phases of the selection procedure. Candidates are also expected to demonstrate effective communication in both spoken and written English as well as strong motivation for the position.At least 3 years of professional experience as DevOps engineer;Experience in Azure cloud services scripting and pipelines, including Azure Virtual Desktop, Databricks, networking, storage and databases;Experience in designing, implementing, and managing Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using Azure DevOps;Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, ARM templates, or Azure Bicep for automating infrastructure deployment;Good knowledge of security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC), Azure Policy, and managing secrets with tools like Azure Key Vault;Good knowledge of Agile methodologies.NOTECandidates are invited to read the ANNEX that represents an integral part of this vacancy and provides information on how to complete the application, the steps of the selection process, the rules on independence, and appeal procedures.
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